Repair work of Ima market to be completed by January 22

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 7

Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) minister, Th. Shyamkumar, today inspected the ongoing repair works of the three market complex of the Ima keithel damaged during the 2016 earthquake.

Th. Shyamkmar, during the inspection met with official of the works department, contractor and representatives of the women vendors of the Ima keithel.

The women vendors highlighting their grievances drew the attention of the minister to give strong instruction to the concerned contractor and works department, to complete the repair work.

Subsequently, Shyamkumar interacted with the contractor, works official and enquired on the reason for the delay in completing the repair works of the markets despite availability of funds.

The minister told media persons that the repair work although initiated under works department is funded by the MAHUD and added that a sum of 21 crores have been deposited with the former.

The implementing agency reportedly clarified the technical shortcomings the reason behind the delay.

Nevertheless, it assured the representatives of the women vendors to hand over the completed building to MAHUD on January 22 in the presence of the minister.